im a 5ft (still debatable), twenty-something geek who loves Jesus and likes taking pictures of the food i eat & the people i love. i make a living typing on a computer keyboard, selling polyresin gnomes and joke telling on the side.
Catching Elephant is a theme by Andy Taylor
My new ottoman…
Makes me want to buy a better couch. Oh, this vicious cycle. lol. Self-control Len, self-control.
I’ve called off the last two days because I was running a fever and just feeling dizzy. The ottoman I ordered on Sunday arrived today so I guess that’s perfect timing to be back. I didn’t bother to tell my boss I was having it delivered here…so now he wants to charge me a $10 storage fee lol. I’m hoping the warehouse guys will carry this bad boy up to my apartment today since I don’t think I have the strength to lug it up two flights of stairs by myself tonight.
Just ordered this ottoman after deciding that I’ll keep my current coffee table as my “entertainment center” for my TV. I like it because it’s extra storage and the top flips over to become TV trays. Hope my boss doesn’t mind that I set it to deliver to the office since I’m never home. lol. I think once this arrives, my living room/dining room/kitchen will be done. Now I just have to finish my bedroom. I think I’m going to go for a “beach” type theme since I already have a view of the ocean when I wake up…hehe. Either that, or I’ll move that picture to my office so I can stare at it to calm down when I’m stressed lol. I’m happy that I finally have a dresser though. I’ve been keeping a lot of my clothes in laundry baskets in my closets so it’s nice to finally feel a bit more organized. Now time to finish up “real” work so I can get to bed. I’ve ate horrible this weekend and I’m sure I’ll feel it tomorrow during boot camp.
I may or may not be singing backstreet boys outloud since the gym is empty. Don’t judge me.
Spending the morning with Brandon. He wouldn’t share his strawberries with me lol….so hungry!
Friday!!
It’s Friday….and although I don’t get to sleep in—I’m just so happy not to have to go into the office today. I lost my cool yesterday at work and I let the frustration build up until I couldn’t hold it in anymore. I know I’m lucky to have Fridays off, but after 4 straight 10 hour days—I need the 3 days to reset and come back to work on Monday with a better attitude. I’ve always been one to go above and beyond. I am never asked to do it—I just do it. Unfortunately, people start to expect it as my normal and that’s when the stress and pressure sets in. My boss was pressuring me all day yesterday to make me work this weekend. I would love to just say, “NOOOOOOOOOO!” but these deadlines can’t/won’t wait. But I’ll save the work for Saturday & Sunday. Today is my rest day.
Oh well, I’m about to go get my butt kicked my trainer (6 pounds downs as of this morning) and that always helps. Then I’m off to babysit Baby Brandon for the afternoon and then catch a movie and dinner with Daniel in Pasadena. I finally get to check out ArcLight theaters and wander Colorado Blvd. eating to my heart’s content (It’s my cheat day!) Like TJ’s Peanut Butter Cup Moment for the day says, I’m going to have a little fun today and enjoy life!
There is now a fake backyard in our showroom. Perfect spot to have your morning coffee or eat lunch….even if you are surrounded by gnomes, turtles, apples and roosters lol.
Today I learned not to get to class until 6a.m. on the dot. I came 5-7 minutes early and because I looked “too sleepy”, my instructor made me run on the treadmill before class. The class kicked my butt today. My arms are sore, my eyes are closing and I’m craving a big, juicy burger. Is it Friday yet?
This weekend.
I don’t want this weekend to end. I wish I had tomorrow off like everyone else and their mama, but I have enjoyed my 3 day weekend. I’ve literally been behind my laptop the last 6 hours and I’m still not even close to being done. I keep going back and forth with the idea of staying up all night, but I’m pretty sure that sleep is going to end up winning.
Anyways…Here are my random thoughts of the weekend:
- My first week of exercise and eating better resulted in 3 pounds of weight loss. Woohoo! Now I just need to keep it up…
- I caught the cooking bug. I also have a pan burn on my arm and an oven burn on my knuckle. lol.
- Found a new, healthy place to eat called Dr. Grubbs. It would have been healthier if I didn’t get that cookie at the local bakery there. I did walk two blocks to get it though if that counts for something.
- There is a type of squash called “Spaghetti Squash”
- I like the movie “Contraband” because now I know how our containers get to our warehouse. lol.
- It’s nice to have Dad and Mom back home. :)
- I’m going to be half asleep during boot camp tomorrow morning.
